Systems Administrator, Senior

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Fairfax, VA, USA
In-Office
130K-160K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting • Cybersecurity
The Role
Administers and maintains network software, communication links, servers, applications, and operational systems across multiple locations. Resolves connectivity and end-user software issues, provides training and technology recommendations, performs upgrades and installations, supports application networking and fault tolerance, and manages vulnerabilities. The role also requires ColdFusion or .NET development across Linux and Windows environments, code collaboration using GitHub, executive presentations, and administration of Corporate Performance Management platforms.
Summary Generated by Built In
Systems Administrator, Senior
2026-132
Clearance: Active Secret
Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to ensure the stable operation of the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) computer software systems and network connections.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links.
  • Analyze and resolve end-user software program and connectivity issues.
  • Provides end-user training.
  • Provides recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision.
  • Will be required to provide both local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems deployed at more than one location.
  • Support includes general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications.
  • Applies advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load-balancing applications, and ensures fault tolerance.
  • Performs vulnerability management.
  • This opportunity is Fully Remote – No On-site Requirement.
Minimum Experience:
  • Seven (7) years of progressive experience in the field of Information Processing, six of which are specialized in numerous specialized Information Processing disciplines involving a range of hardware/software solutions, and four of which are concentrated, hands-on experience in installing, configuring, maintaining, and resolving issues with various software.
  • Hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and resolving issues with applications using ColdFusion (2023/2025) and/or .NET 4.8 frameworks across both Linux and Windows server environments
  • Experience developing executive-level presentations, working with, and presenting to senior management
  • Experience using modern integrated development environments (IDEs), specifically Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, for writing, testing, and debugging source code.
  • Experience utilizing GitHub for version control, repository management, branch management, and collaborative code reviews.
  • Experience writing clean, high-performance, hard-coded software solutions
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven experience working as a systems administrator with expertise in implementing and/or administering Corporate Performance Management Platform.
Security/Certification Requirements:
  • If job duty assignment requires “Privileged” access, must possess the following: Sensitivity Level: IT-II – Sensitive
  • Clearance: Secret IA Level: IAT II
  • 8570.01-M/8140 Baseline8140Baseline Certification to include application, data, database, utility, or software tools administration which require “Privileged Access”
Computing Environment Requirements:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

About NIS
Nationwide IT Services is an employee-focused Federal contractor delivering innovative IT and professional services solutions to DoD and Civilian agencies. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, education reimbursement, and a collaborative team environment.

Salary range: $130,000 to $160,000 annually 
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers, including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, and skills, and current market conditions.

 

Skills Required

  • Seven years of progressive Information Processing experience
  • Six years of specialized experience across multiple Information Processing disciplines involving varied hardware and software solutions
  • Four years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting software
  • Hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications using ColdFusion 2023/2025 and/or .NET Framework 4.8
  • Experience supporting applications across Linux and Windows server environments
  • Experience developing executive-level presentations and presenting to senior management
  • Experience using Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code for writing, testing, and debugging source code
  • Experience using GitHub for version control, repository management, branch management, and collaborative code reviews
  • Experience writing clean, high-performance hard-coded software solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience as a systems administrator implementing and/or administering a Corporate Performance Management Platform
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Secret-level IAT II certification or equivalent 8570.01-M/8140 baseline certification for privileged access
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
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The Company
HQ: Fairfax, VA
211 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. (NIS) is designated 8(a) by the SBA, and a CVE verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Information Technology (IT) and Management consulting company. NIS has been providing Information Technology Solutions, program management support services and subject matter expertise within the federal government since 2006. NIS works with each client to deploy a mission-specific solution that: Complies with the Regulatory Environment Captures the Client’s Mission, Vision & Values Aligns Objectives with Deliverables Applies Industry Best Practices Creates Measurable, Sustainable Change.

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